Product Description:
Concise, "at the bedside" guidelines for toxicologic emergencies--derived from the premier reference in the field.
This
practical and portable bedside manual is condensed for instant
application from the masterwork regarded for a quarter of a century as
the "gold standard" reference in the field of emergency toxicology:
Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies.
Supplies trusted information on
the scientific principles that explain how toxins affect vital signs,
neurotransmitters, metabolic processes, and organs and systems
throughout the body. And much more. Covers the full range of toxins
Includes pharmaceuticals, recreational drugs, and substances of abuse;
food and plant toxins; envenomations; household toxins; pesticides and
herbicides; rodenticides; metals; poison gases; and environmental
toxins Systematically reviews toxicokinetics, pathophysiology, clinical
manifestations, diagnostic testing, and management for each toxin
Provides "Antidotes in Brief"--at-a-glance guides to specific antidotes
and their primary applications Authoritative answers--at your
fingertips How to manage the poisoned or overdosed patient What
techniques effectively eliminate toxins Which imaging modalities yield
the best results More